Architect and engineer . cution of the work is to be carriedout gradually. 13. The fullest co-operation should be given cities by the railroads in plant-ing and improving the appearance of borders of rights of way, yards, bridges,viaducts, stations and terminals within the city limits. Much of the presentdamage to adjacent property values and rentals can be done away in thismanner at reasonably small expense, by closer working together of railroadofficials. 14. These fundamental considerationsln the Relation of Railroads to CityDevelopment we respectfully commend to railroad officials, Ci
Architect and engineer . cution of the work is to be carriedout gradually. 13. The fullest co-operation should be given cities by the railroads in plant-ing and improving the appearance of borders of rights of way, yards, bridges,viaducts, stations and terminals within the city limits. Much of the presentdamage to adjacent property values and rentals can be done away in thismanner at reasonably small expense, by closer working together of railroadofficials. 14. These fundamental considerationsln the Relation of Railroads to CityDevelopment we respectfully commend to railroad officials, City Plan Com-missions, State Public Service Commissions, and to the distinguished membersof the Interstate Commerce Commission, with the conviction that the gravequestions of economy and public policy involved merit their fullest concurrenceand co-operation. I hate to be a kicker, T generally stand for peace,But the wheel that does the squeaking, Is the wheel that gets the grease. —Kipling. 62 THE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER. GARDEN OF MRS. PIEkPtjXl STREET, LOS ANGELESPIERPONT DAVIS, ARCHITECT Awarded honorable mention as a notableexample of landscape architecture in LosAngeles by the recent jury. THE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER 63
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